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Research Data
Etymology and Classification of Awasthia
Etymology
| Scientific name | Awasthia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Status of name | Legitimate |
| Type of name | Basionym |
| Rank | Genus |
| Year of publication | 1978 |
| Authors | T.L. Esslinger |
Classification
- Fungi
- Dikarya
- Ascomycota
- Pezizomycotina
- Lecanoromycetes
- Lecanoromycetidae
- Caliciales
- Physciaceae
Description
Description of Awasthia
Etymology and Classification
Awasthia (Gender: Feminine) was scientifically described by T.L. Esslinger and effectively published in 1978. The name Awasthia is of type basionym. Awasthia has the status legitimate.
The scientific classification of Awasthia is Fungi, Dikarya, Ascomycota, Pezizomycotina, Lecanoromycetes, Lecanoromycetidae, Caliciales, Physciaceae. For further information, please see T.L. Esslinger (1978, p. 445).
References
Esslinger, T.L. 1978. Studies in the lichen family Physciaceae IV. Awasthia, a new genus from the Himalayas. The Bryologist. 81:445-447
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